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Behind the Bastards
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Hubris and the Dangers of Fame in Media and Tech
This chapter explores the challenges of gaining fame through a single talent and the ensuing struggles in broader discourse, using personal anecdotes and the downfall of FiveThirtyEight as a backdrop. It critically examines the dangers of hubris in media and tech, particularly focusing on a prominent figure whose early achievements were overshadowed by a later decline in public standing.
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